We are still committed to ‘traditional’ South Africa tour, says Lions chairman Leonard
5 years ago by Irish IndependentJason Leonard, chairman of the Lions, says the board remains committed to staging a “traditional tour of South Africa” this summer but may have to wait up to two months to make a final decision on...
O'Connell names 5 shoo-ins for Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Ireland forwards coach and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain Paul O’Connell has singled out five players whom he believes are guaranteed selection into the Lions squad...
Eight Scots included in McGeechan's latest Lions XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan was certainly impressed by Scotland in the opening weekend of the Six Nations. The former Lions coach selected no less than eight Scottish players...
A voice of reason: Willie John McBride weighs in on Lions debate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a scathing attack on the 2021 tour organisers in the four Home Unions, saying they are currently turning the Lions into a “total...
South Africa requests that Lions tour go ahead as scheduled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 British & Irish Lions tour has become an even murkier cloud of uncertainty as the South African Rugby Football Union has reportedly now encouraged the Lions to observe the tour as scheduled...
"I think his best years are behind him" - Stephen Ferris on Dan Lydiate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ulster and Ireland back rower Stephen Ferris is not concerned by the return of Dan Lydiate. Lydiate has been recalled to the Wales squad and is on track to start for Wales for...
Sharks salute retiring Mvovo
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have saluted wing Lwazi Mvovo on his journey in the black-and-white jersey as he retires from all rugby. The quicksilver Sharks wing has the raw pace to turn the slightest of opportunities...
Jonny May warns England teammates of Lions distraction during Six Nations
5 years ago by The GuardianPlayers were photographed in red jerseysSix Nations defence begins on SaturdayJonny May has warned of the dangers of being distracted by the looming British & Irish Lions tour as England begin the...
The top 50 Irish players of the Six Nations era: 30-21 - The men who drove the green machine
5 years ago by Irish Independent30 – Jerry Flannery Connacht, Munster, Ireland (41 caps) Honours: Grand Slam 2009, Heineken Cup 2006, 2008, 2009 Another whose contribution was curtailed by a succession of injuries, Flannery was a superbly...
Keith Wood voices thoughts on 2021 Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe scheduled 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa is still in limbo with the organisation and planning thrown into tatters by the Covid-19 pandemic. Ireland and Lions legend Keith Wood...
